West Columbia (TX) Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in West Columbia, Texas, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting West Columbia, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 295 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 142 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2584 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In West Columbia, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 4.7 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 68% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 44%.
West Columbia vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
West Columbia enjoys an average of 2584 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for West Columbia
July, West Columbia’s wettest month, receives 119 mm (4.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our West Columbia Precipitation page.
